- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Voluntary Sector Advocacy service
- Lot 2. Voluntary brokerage & development
- Lot 3. Provision of a generalist information, advice and support service
- Lot 4. Community Navigator
- Lot 5. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Community Link Service
- Lot 6. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Service
- Lot 9. Healthwatch Service for Wokingham Borough
- Lot 10. Carers Information, Advice and Guidance
- Lot 11. Young Carers
- Lot 12. Flexible Support for Carers
- Lot 13A. Dementia Partnership: Courses, Education and Training
- Lot 13B. Dementia Partnership: Reconnection and Mental Stimulation
- Lot 13C. Individual Support
- Lot 14. Provision of a Handyperson Service
- Lot 15. Gardening Service
- Lot 16. Support Service for People with MS
- Lot 17. Provision of Home From Hospital Service
- Lot 18. Provision of a Home Visiting Service for Visually Impaired People
- Lot 19. Provision of Support to People Deaf / Hearing Impairment
- Lot 20. Information and Support for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Lot 21. Provision of a learning disability self-advocacy service including the management of the learning disability partnership board
- Lot 22. Provision of service giving support and promoting independence to people with mild learning disabilities
- Lot 23. Information and advice service for carers and families of people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition
- Lot 24A. Friendship Alliance: Co-ordination and strategic oversight
- Lot 24B. Friendship Alliance: Information, advice and support
- Lot 24C. Friendship Alliance: Outreach and engagement
- Lot 25. Provision of a befriending service
- Lot 26. Provision of support to the Indian community
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wokingham Borough Council
Civic Offices, Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN
Contact
Mrs Valentina Z Velcheva
Valentina.Velcheva@wokingham.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7730320959
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=679bb2ba-7898-4a4c-b4e3-c8eb6a07a3dc&v=2
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=679bb2ba-7898-4a4c-b4e3-c8eb6a07a3dc&v=2
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Social Care Prevention Programme for Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector
Reference number
DN576731
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Adult Social Care Prevention Programme for Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Voluntary Sector Advocacy service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of support with infrastructure, training and development, and fundraising to build capacity within a strong thriving voluntary sector, providing free &/or affordable services. The selected provider will also deliver trustee recruitment, brokerage development to VCFS organisations in the Borough, as required.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £74,263
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Voluntary brokerage & development
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Funding is given to support an efficient brokerage service throughout the Borough to identify, develop and fill volunteer opportunities including employer-supported group volunteering, individual volunteering and matching volunteers to appropriate opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £32,788
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of a generalist information, advice and support service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of support on the offer of equitable and accessible free information, advice and support to residents of Wokingham Borough, including welfare benefits, money and debt, employment, housing, family or personal, legal, general tax, disability/health, consumer advice and others.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £145,353
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Navigator
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall aim of the Community Navigator service is to ensure delivery of a signposting service to promote and improve access to local voluntary and community resources by providing targeted, up-to-date information to professionals, service users and their families, and to support local people with using self-care to maximise their wellbeing.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £39,700
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Community Link Service
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given to support improved outcomes for BAME residents who are vulnerable and have low to moderate level care and support needs, prior to reaching the threshold for formal care and support. Funding is specifically aimed at BAME-led community organisations within Wokingham Borough. Partnership bidding is encouraged.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Service
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This funding agreement is to support resident’s wellbeing/mental health and provide mitigation to the root causal factors, enhancing both individual and community resilience and underpinning the delivery of key health and social care objectives.
This funding is not a replacement in any way for any medical or psychological services that currently exist, but rather should complement these services, working collaboratively with them, to jointly support residents in addressing some of the wider effects and determinants of mental health pathology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £190,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthwatch Service for Wokingham Borough
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The vision for the Service is that it will be the independent champion for health and social care to enable people of all ages and from all backgrounds to enjoy high quality health and care and to understand their health and care choices.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £103,982
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Carers Information, Advice and Guidance
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of support to carers living in Wokingham Borough, enabling them to balance their caring role with their other activities. The service will provide advice, information and outreach support for all adult carers. The service will proactively identify gaps in the provision of carers services and will work with relevant agencies on development of services for carers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £80,460
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Young Carers
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support of provision for young carers in Wokingham Borough A ‘young carer’ is defined as ‘a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person’ who needs support due to illness, age, disability, substance misuse or mental health problems. The funding will support the priorities for young carers as determined in the Carers Strategy 2020-2025 and the associated outcomes as detailed in the Carers Strategy Implementation Plan.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £66,604
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flexible Support for Carers
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is for carers’ support to be delivered to carers, specifically two types of short break:
1. Emergency care if the carer is unexpectedly unable to care, for example if they have a fall themselves and are taken to hospital, and
2. Short term cover to enable carers to attend medical appointments to address their own health needs.
In total it is anticipated that no less than 1700 hours of care is delivered across both services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £44,558
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dementia Partnership: Courses, Education and Training
Lot No
13A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot includes, but is not limited to:
• Education/training courses for individuals who have just received a diagnosis and their carers, ways to cope, how to keep well, nutritional support, etc
• Education for carers to understand dementia and how to support the person with dementia
• Education/training for community members who may come into contact with people living with dementia (part of creating Dementia-friendly Wokingham).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dementia Partnership: Reconnection and Mental Stimulation
Lot No
13B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will deliver programmes that focus on keeping minds active, thus supporting people with dementia to maintain their wellbeing. This could include, but is not limited to
• Wellbeing coaching, in a group or one to one basis
• Cognitive mental stimulation therapy
• Reminiscence groups, dementia cafes etc.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Individual Support
Lot No
13C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will consider the needs of individual people with dementia and their carers and provider appropriate support. This could include, but is not limited to:
• Individual support around health and wellbeing
• Support with coming to terms with the diagnosis for the person with dementia and their carers
• Support with accessing services in the Borough and finding peer support and other groups
• Support with continuing with own meaningful occupations
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of a Handyperson Service
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Handyperson service will carry out preventative works to reduce the need for minor or major adaptations. The works are those which would usually be carried out by most adults around the home, but which can easily become too difficult for someone less mobile, or someone who lacks the basic skills and confidence to carry out repair work alone. The service will maintain homes to ensure they are warm, weather tight, safe and secure.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £56,393
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Gardening Service
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will offer a gardening service to older and disabled residents of Wokingham Borough who cannot maintain their own properties, do not have local family support or lack the financial resources to employ commercial companies.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £33,269
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Support Service for People with MS
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this funding is to help people with MS live life to the fullest, offering respite to carers where applicable, through regular access to support groups.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,918
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Home From Hospital Service
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support of the Home from Hospital service which facilitates smooth and timely hospital discharges by providing social and practical support to vulnerable people who have been assessed as medically fit to return to their own home. The service is particularly aimed at those who may have limited support in their local community.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £57,193
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of a Home Visiting Service for Visually Impaired People
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support of a home visiting service to provide visually impaired people of all ages with information and support that will enable them to continue living independently.
The funding will increase independence and the ability for the person to live in their home safely through provision of a resource centre that offers assistive equipment that can be used in the visually impaired person’s home.
The service will also minimise the effects of isolation, including the provision of a meeting place to hold regular social gatherings and events.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £15,914
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Support to People Deaf / Hearing Impairment
Lot No
19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support of helping people say what they want, secure their rights and obtain the services they need, including via access to an Information Officer. The funding is expected to be used to provide an innovative, flexible and customer led approach to achieving the desired outcomes.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,426
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Information and Support for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Lot No
20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the funding is to support people with ASD, their families and carers by:
• Raising awareness of ASD
• Helping adults with an ASD who live in the family home to maximise their life opportunities including further education, employment, social life, and independent living
• Providing support to their families and carers
• Helping young people (aged 14- 18 years) with an ASD through transition
• Signposting to both statutory and voluntary, local and national support groups
• Providing advice as appropriate
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of a learning disability self-advocacy service including the management of the learning disability partnership board
Lot No
21
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the funding is to provide People with a Learning Disability residing within Wokingham Borough with a Self-Advocacy service. The service will help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need thus able to prevent their circumstances worsening.
The funding is also given in support of the facilitation of the Learning Disability Partnership Board which is a network of organisations working towards to ensure people with learning disabilities are part of their local community, raise awareness of issues, and lead on relevant initiatives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of service giving support and promoting independence to people with mild learning disabilities
Lot No
22
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the funding is to provide support to adults with learning disabilities in the Wokingham Borough who do not have an eligible need under the Care Act in relation to the support to be provided. The support is expected to include information, advice, activities and workshops that enable customers to lead independent and fulfilling lives as possible, and to support them in making independent choices.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £48,272
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Information and advice service for carers and families of people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition
Lot No
23
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this funding is to provide information and advice for carers of people with a learning disability and/or autism spectrum condition and their families. This is to increase the independence of carers as well as empowering carers to do things for themselves. The funding will also prevent, delay or reduce the need for statutory services through promoting and supporting the wellbeing of carers, developing people’s social networks, and allowing them to learn new skills that they may not have had the opportunity to learn otherwise.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,315
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Friendship Alliance: Co-ordination and strategic oversight
Lot No
24A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Includes the following activities:
- Establish a joining up of the existing services from the steering group members
- Establish and develop the FA Forum, as a vehicle for groups and individuals that are passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation, to share ideas and work together
- Deliver strategic oversight including taking a lead on governance and monitoring
- Develop a delivery plan and ensure milestones are achieved
- Create positive change in service users such as decreased social isolation, improved community connectivity
and others, as set out in the Specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £75,720
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Friendship Alliance: Information, advice and support
Lot No
24B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of:
• service that can make contact with people experiencing social isolation on a regular basis
• signposting to people with suggestions of activities, clubs or organisations that match their needs and interests
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £53,153
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Friendship Alliance: Outreach and engagement
Lot No
24C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provider will:
• Build networks of support through regular activities for people experiencing social isolation
• Recruit and develop volunteer networks to build connections between people experiencing social isolation
• Have a focus on specific areas at a time to develop and introduce ideas to bring people together
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £38,630
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of a befriending service
Lot No
25
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support of a befriending service for older people in Wokingham Borough who experience social isolation and loneliness. The service will offer opportunities for social interaction, friendship and a sense of being part of a community.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £98,458
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of support to the Indian community
Lot No
26
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The funding is given in support for older people that aims to serve, but not exclusively, the Indian Community in the Wokingham Borough. Provision may include a meeting place to hold regular social gatherings and events that will promote the welfare of the Indian community and minimise effects of isolation, deprivation and social exclusion.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,055
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 November 2021
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom